Registered nursing is ranked among the top 10 best careers in health care, and part of that is due to the level of upward mobility that nurses can look forward to during their tenure. RNs can advance their salary potential … Continue reading Climbing the Nursing Career Ladder: How to Develop and Grow Your Nursing Career
There are more than five million registered nurses in the United States today. While this may seem like a lot, the field is still growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts over 193,000 job openings will become available to nurses … Continue reading Which Qualities Do Employers Look for in Nurses Today?
Registered nurses (RNs) are among the most in-demand professions, with an employment growth rate of six percent by 2032, resulting in an average of about 193,100 openings per year, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). At … Continue reading How to Earn Your Nurse Executive Certification from the ANCC
For more than two decades, nursing has been ranked the most trusted profession in America. People value the compassion, honesty, and ethics that nurses exude, not to mention their high-quality care. If you are looking for an impactful and respected … Continue reading What is a Nursing Career College?
If you are a registered nurse (RN) you’re probably passionate about helping patients and their families lead healthy lives, able to understand a diagnosis and treatment plan, and skilled in providing essential care. While registered nurses earn a great living … Continue reading The Pathway from Registered Nurse (RN) to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Why is it important to care about the mental health crisis in America? Over 50 million Americans, or 21% of adults, are currently experiencing mental illness. On top of this, youth are facing mental health issues at record-breaking rates. It … Continue reading There is a Mental Health Crisis in America, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Will Play a Critical Role
There are many different pathways to becoming a nurse, and the degree path you choose can affect the trajectory of your nursing career. To become a registered nurse today, the standard prerequisite is an associate degree in Nursing (ADN). However, … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between an ADN and BSN Program?
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry. They are often the first person patients interact with, and the ones asking questions, giving shots, talking treatments, and checking vital signs. Nurses spend their days treating people who are sick, injured, … Continue reading What is the Importance of Nursing in Modern Healthcare?
Goodwin University is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivienne Friday has been appointed dean of Goodwin University’s School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP), effective November 6, 2023, having served as interim dean for the past year. With an Ed.D. … Continue reading Dr. Vivienne Friday Appointed Dean of School of Nursing and Health Professions
Pursuing a career as a nurse is one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and satisfying careers, as nurses genuinely make a difference and impact in their patients’ and their families’ lives. However, for some people, nursing and becoming an RN … Continue reading Types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
Attaining a leadership career in nursing, such as becoming a nurse manager, is achievable with an MSN in leadership. Not all MSN programs are leadership and management-focused, but those that are will teach you how to become a successful coordinator. … Continue reading How to Pursue an MSN in Leadership
“Experience is the teacher of all things.” – Julius Caesar Registered nurses are some of the most important members of a patient’s healthcare team. Nurses dedicate their days to helping people who are sick, injured, and disabled. They provide hands-on, … Continue reading What are Nursing School Clinicals and What Can You Expect?
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an estimated 1.8 million jobs will become available each year between 2022 and 2032. If you are seeking a … Continue reading LPN vs. Medical Assistant: What’s the Difference?
Registered nurses represent the largest proportion of healthcare workers in the United States, more than doubling the second-most represented healthcare occupation. As of 2022, there were 3,363,000 registered nurses across the nation. Amongst RNs, only about 15 percent have an advanced … Continue reading RN to MSN Program Guide: Students’ Top Questions, Answered
Nursing is one of the most in-demand fields in today’s world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment growth rate for registered nurses (RNs) will be six percent by 2032, faster than the average for all … Continue reading Mental Health Nursing vs. General Nursing: Which is Right for You?
A collaboration between higher education institutions and healthcare provider partners, CT Health Horizons is determined to diversify and strengthen the next generation of nurses, ultimately impacting Connecticut’s critical statewide workforce shortage. To this end, in March 2023, CT Health Horizons … Continue reading How to Pursue a BSN Nursing Scholarship in Connecticut
Nurses have always been an integral part of the healthcare industry. They are on the front lines, ensuring patients and families are cared for, regardless of their official position or title. That said, nurses looking to take on more responsibility … Continue reading Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) vs. General Nurse Practitioner: Which is Right for You?
Skilled trades are emerging as popular career paths, as more individuals are seeking a high-paying job without a large or long-term investment in their education. Trade schools yield them this opportunity, with a variety of career-focused training programs that can … Continue reading Your Guide to Medical Trade Schools